Bear Lake (Yakima County)

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Yakima
Acreage: 3.90 ac.
Elevation: 4639 ft.
TRS: T14R14E SEC1
Center: 46.726766, -121.019826
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info
Release Location: BEAR LK (YAKI)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Jun 11, 2003 Rainbow 1,030 103 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 11, 2003 Rainbow 975 3 NACHES HATCHERY
May 20, 2003 Rainbow 780 3 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Jun 11, 2002 Rainbow 1,008 160 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 11, 2002 Rainbow 1,860 3 NACHES HATCHERY
May 15, 2002 Rainbow 1,189 3.55 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 19, 2001 Rainbow 1,027 85.6 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 19, 2001 Rainbow 698 3.1 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 1, 2001 Rainbow 1,005 3 NACHES HATCHERY
May 14, 2001 Rainbow 713 2.85 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
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Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.
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Westslope cutthroat trout

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Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year